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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.

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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran WarHigh fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
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